▲ Major wildfire near Derby-West Kimberley, Australia

Satellite-detected wildfire near Derby-West Kimberley, Australia: 250 detections in 48 h, cumulated power 2548 MW, estimated affected area ~30 km², fire intensifying.

2 548 MWCumulated power 48 h

250Satellite detections

~30 km²Affected area (est.)

49 hObserved activity span

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Evolution (6-hour periods)

Start	Detections	FRP (MW)
13/11 00:00 UTC	39	394
13/11 12:00 UTC	11	38
13/11 18:00 UTC	5	10
14/11 00:00 UTC	45	491
14/11 12:00 UTC	30	101
15/11 00:00 UTC	43	590
15/11 06:00 UTC	77	924

Estimated consequences

Affected area: about 30 km² (accumulated 375 m satellite pixels — order of magnitude; the actually burnt area may differ).
Intensity: peak of 36.3 MW on a single detection; the fire is currently intensifying (comparing the last two 6-hour periods).
Smoke: current PM2.5 fine particles over the area: loading… (CAMS / Copernicus). Above 55 µg/m³, air is considered unhealthy.
Observed activity: from 13/11 05:12 UTC to 15/11 06:14 UTC (48-hour rolling window).

Automatic estimates derived from satellite detections. Precise assessments (evacuations, damage, official areas) are the responsibility of local authorities. In an emergency call your local emergency number.